| Let's do some math .. Rounding examples of 7 random hypothetical purchases: | ||||||
| Case | Tag Price |
Sales Tax % |
Raw Total Incl. Sales Tax |
Rounded to Penny |
Rounded to Nickel |
Rounded to Dime |
| Purchase #1 | $19.86 | 6.511% | $21.1531 | $21.15 | $21.15 | $21.20 |
| Purchase #2 | $50.44 | 3.420% | $52.165 | $52.17 | $52.15 | $52.20 |
| Purchase #3 | $180.47 | 12.140% | $202.3791 | $202.38 | $202.40 | $202.40 |
| Purchase #4 | $25.92 | 11.163% | $28.8134 | $28.81 | $28.80 | $28.80 |
| Purchase #5 | $204.53 | 12.678% | $230.4603 | $230.46 | $230.45 | $230.50 |
| Purchase #6 | $50.80 | 4.293% | $52.9808 | $52.98 | $53.00 | $53.00 |
| Purchase #7 | $174.95 | 8.404% | $189.6528 | $189.65 | $189.65 | $189.70 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $706.97 | $777.6045 | $777.60 | $777.60 | $777.80 | |